Former Nigerian international Nduka Ugbade has urged the Super Eagles to secure victories across both legs of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Tanzania to keep their qualification hopes firmly on track.
The three-time African champions are set to welcome the Taifa Stars to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday for their Group L matchday-three encounter.
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With qualification for the 2027 continental showpiece hanging in the balance, football stakeholders and fans alike have widely billed the clash in Uyo as a must-win fixture for the Nigerian national team.
In a chat with Completesports.com, Ugbade emphasized that securing a convincing result in front of their home fans would be the ideal outcome to steady the team’s campaign.
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“The Super Eagles know the importance of this game in Uyo because a win for them will definitely help boost the confidence of the players,” the former defender explained.
While warning against complacency, Ugbade maintained that the right mentality would see Nigeria through, adding, “Tanzania are not going to be an easy opponent, but the Nigerian players must approach the game positively if they are to pick the maximum three points.”
